Athletes' First Olympic Competition: How Did They Look?
Dana Farrington
Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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Belarus

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Among the parade of athletes during Friday night's ceremony, several outfits screamed for attention. Some shouted national pride, while others just called for a costume change. Tell us who you think should win our fashion contests.

Great Britain

Great Britain

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Members of the German Olympic team parade through the Olympic stadium in London during the opening ceremony on Friday.

Members of the German Olympic team parade through the Olympic stadium in London during the opening ceremony on Friday.

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Finland

Finland

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Malaysia

Malaysia

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Mexico

Mexico

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Sweden

Sweden

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The Czech Republic

The Czech Republic

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Spain

Spain

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Athletes from the Netherlands walk through the Olympic stadium Friday in London.

Athletes from the Netherlands walk through the Olympic stadium Friday in London.

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U.S.

U.S.

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Belgium

Belgium

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Japan

Japan

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Brazil

Brazil

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Members of the Finnish delegation walk in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

Members of the Finnish delegation walk in the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.

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We already know Spain doesn't expect to win gold for its Olympic athletic uniforms this year. But who "won" the fashion event at the opening ceremony for the London Games? In the parade of athletes during last night's ceremony, several outfits screamed for attention. Some shouted national pride, while others just called for a costume change.

So we turn to you, reader, to tell us which teams deserve a medal in the following categories:

The Party Team

Throughout the ceremony, athletes smiled and cried, and took pictures. But some just seemed to be having more fun. Based on their uniforms, which team would you invite to your Olympics party?

The Airline Crew

Flight attendants aren't necessarily known for being fashion-forward. But there was a certain something about a few of the Olympic uniforms that may make you want to ask for a bag of peanuts. If you owned an airline, which team would you employ as your flight crew?

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